1. Power struggles in The Hours and Mrs Dalloway
She goes on to start work on her book, while he resumes reading proofs in the printing room. ... Virginia goes on to note that she must retain her weight of nine and a half stone, then, she believes that Leonard can be persuaded to move back to London. ... In The Hours Virginia's character comes across as someone who is constantly brooding. ... One is made aware of this by the fact that she has to "summon resolve" before she goes downstairs to join her family. ... "She conquers the desire to go quietly back upstairs" (Cunningham, 1999:43). ...
- Word Count: 3710
- Approx Pages: 15
- Grade Level: High School